That followed 2012’s figures that saw the team named quickest 24/7 centre in England and Wales for the procedure where a balloon is inflated to widen or unblock an artery.

Within two hours of someone calling 999 with symptoms of a heart attack, 90.2 per cent of RBH patients undergo the procedure – compared to the national average of 59.1 per cent.

The RBH was four per cent above last year’s best daytime-only centre which recorded 86.2 per cent and eight per cent ahead of the second highest performing 24/7 centre which was 82.2 per cent.

Heart attack patients who receive the procedure within 120 minutes have a 70 per cent lower risk of dying than patients who have it in the next hour.

In the past Dr Orr explained the unit’s success was down to strong teamwork between hospital staff and paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service.

The monthly meetings with everyone involved in the process and the hospital’s efficient A&E department are vital for ensuring the team’s success and great care continues.

The team were thrilled to hear of their nomination.

Dr Orr said: “We are honoured and delighted to be nominated for this. The heart attack team at the Royal Berks is having an enormously positive effect on local people’s health. Everyone who works here is proud to be part of something which is undoubtedly team working within the NHS at its very best.”